Hi Jim,
I got a little bit of a chuckle regarding Liam's ski preference. I don't think that any of us buy skis specifically for patrolling, although it is always in the back of your head. The reason? It's embarrasing to skewer a bump while going backwards down the liftline with a toboggan behind you. The guy on the tail rope will stop the sled, so no paying customers or volunteers for sled training will be harmed. However, when that happens the beer fines can drive you to bankrupcy, and your face is redder than your coat. But even with all that in the balance, I think that most of us chose skis that we think we will like to ski. Most seasons the average volunteer patroller might run a dozen sleds. If we're doing it right, we'll get in hundreds of regular runs.
Liam is an excellent all around skier, and is a student of the sport. In general, I trust his judgement. However, there are always intantangibles in ski choice. I tried a pair of Rossi Avenger Ti 82's last winter. They did everything great, they just weren't fun or lively. But those are attributes I value - and not everyone else does. There is no substitute for demo'ing skis - especially if you are paying full retail.
Green Trails - I saw the pics from Berkshire East that you posted. What a hoot! If I could have gotten out of our street on Sunday, it would have been a great choice. It wasn't a great day for travelling.
John
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